Nominations: Friday, 27 January 1882, Polling: Monday, 6 February 1882
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Bennett, Edward
319
46.84
Fraser, Augustus Ryan (Elected)
362
53.16
Formal Votes
681
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
681
50.33
Cause Category: Resignation - Other
Notes: Resignation of John Dillon, reason not known.
Source: SMH 8 February 1882, p.6 col.2, includes booth results. Armidale Express 3 February, p.8 col.1, referred to E Bennett in reporting the nominations, presumed to be Edward Bennett who contested Glen Innes at the 1880 election.